How did you attract/address your audience?
Prezi link below.
Sunday, 12 May 2013
Q7 - Media Evaluation
Looking back at your preliminary task (the school/college magazine task/short continuity film sequence), what do you feel you have learnt in the progression from that to your full product?
Preliminary (Left), Full Product (Right).
As you can see from the images above my finished product is notably better than my preliminary that I did in class. At the time I did my prelim, my knowledge of Photoshop and other creative software was thin and this is reflected through my less than average editing (Shown in the top left). Importing new images to and from Photoshop allowed me to discover new utilities within other software such as PowerPoint. The purpose of my prelim tasks (Jarvis Cocker, The Simpsons) served me mostly as experimental and educational work to help me create my final product.The positioning and appearance of sell lines and the masthead (as you can see) has greatly improved as the font has been made bold and placed onto a white background to make it more noticeable. My main image has also been greatly improved with an eye-line match shot to connect itself to the audience and the use of a guitar as a prop to anchor it to the magazines genre. It was only when creating my final product that I discovered how to effectively use layering, this can be seen as my model is in the foreground of my masthead whereas my main sell line overlays his stomach. I gave my masthead a shadow through Photoshop's layer 'Blending Options' to make it stand out more visually.
I discovered when creating my product that the internet is a vital part of communicating and advertising to the audience. Without sites such as Facebook, YouTube etc. it would be difficult and probably costly to share and 'distribute' my magazine.
Preliminary (Left), Full Product (Right).
As you can see from the images above my finished product is notably better than my preliminary that I did in class. At the time I did my prelim, my knowledge of Photoshop and other creative software was thin and this is reflected through my less than average editing (Shown in the top left). Importing new images to and from Photoshop allowed me to discover new utilities within other software such as PowerPoint. The purpose of my prelim tasks (Jarvis Cocker, The Simpsons) served me mostly as experimental and educational work to help me create my final product.The positioning and appearance of sell lines and the masthead (as you can see) has greatly improved as the font has been made bold and placed onto a white background to make it more noticeable. My main image has also been greatly improved with an eye-line match shot to connect itself to the audience and the use of a guitar as a prop to anchor it to the magazines genre. It was only when creating my final product that I discovered how to effectively use layering, this can be seen as my model is in the foreground of my masthead whereas my main sell line overlays his stomach. I gave my masthead a shadow through Photoshop's layer 'Blending Options' to make it stand out more visually.
I discovered when creating my product that the internet is a vital part of communicating and advertising to the audience. Without sites such as Facebook, YouTube etc. it would be difficult and probably costly to share and 'distribute' my magazine.
Contents Page Deconstructions
Contents Page Deconstructions
This contents page follows the rule of thirds with the main index placed on the left and the main image (taking up three quarters of the page on the right) being split beneath it. The faint lines splitting the contents are barely visible. The colour scheme of this contents page is red, white and black which is typical of a rock/altern rock magazine. The two images are anchored on the page by their captions telling the reader which page to find them on.
The sell line 'It's a riot!' captures the readers attention with its bold white text over the red box while also advertising Paramore's album of the name 'Riot!'. Images on the page are anchored by their page numbers and a short caption. The colour palette of images is quite dull containing plenty of black and grey, this allows the brighter colours such as red and white to show more and stand out. Eye-line match photos are used (like in front cover images)
The sell line 'It's a riot!' captures the readers attention with its bold white text over the red box while also advertising Paramore's album of the name 'Riot!'. Images on the page are anchored by their page numbers and a short caption. The colour palette of images is quite dull containing plenty of black and grey, this allows the brighter colours such as red and white to show more and stand out. Eye-line match photos are used (like in front cover images)
Wednesday, 3 April 2013
The Recce
The ‘recce’
1. Are there any potential hazards that
could pose a health and safety risk where your photo shoot will take place
(trailing cables/traffic/other objects)?
There were many cables and wires around my photo-shoot area in my home which could have caused some damage if any of us tripped over them. I also took some of my photos near a road so we had to be careful about the cars.
2. What will you do to ensure these risks are minimised?
I cleared away the wires and kept the floor space tidy to avoid any injuries. At the roadside we kept to the path and watched for any incoming cars in case of an accident.
3. Will the time of day/weather affect the outcome of the photos? Have you allowed for this?
It was quite a dull day which would have altered the brightness of the photos so I used some lights to provide additional lighting. I did the same for the photos I took inside although this wasn’t necessary.
4. Have you considered the background to your photos, particularly if taken outside? How will you ensure you will get the background you want?
I used plain white walls as a background on my photos indoors so it could be removed easily on Photoshop. When taking photos outside, I used a large white canvas to cover the front of whatever was behind my model in the shoot.
5. Have you considered lighting? What about the ‘problems’ of natural lighting, either outside, or streaming through a window? Will you need to use a flash? Have you considered reflective objects that might spoil the effect?
Like I said in some of the other questions, I provided additional lighting when it was dim and for some photos specifically used flash.
6. Do you need permission to take photos in the place/venue you have in mind?
No, I either took my photos in my home or by the roadside which was open freely to the public. No permissions were needed.
7. Do you need to book time in a room (e.g.
the photography studio at Shiney)?
No, all my shots were collected from places that didn’t need to be booked. It wasn't
8. Are other people/crowds likely to be an
issue for you? What have you done to ensure that it will not spoil the effect?
I attempted to stay away from busy areas and when I encountered people while shooting, I politely asked if they would avoid the view of the camera or waited until they had passed.
9. Are you reliant on lifts/props/friends’
equipment/models? How have you planned that these things will come together at
the appointed time? Plan B?
My model is my friend so he was willing to dress and prepare for the shoot whenever I asked him. The prop (guitar) that I told him to use was my own so it was readily available.
10. Finally, have you thought of every eventuality…?
Yes, I tried my best to ensure the conditions in which my photos were taken allowed my images to be the best possible quality they could be. I picked midday to take them and also when the skies were quite clear so that I would be supplied with enough lighting (when taking photos outside). Blurred images were not an issue as I used the non-shake feature on my phone.
Thursday, 21 March 2013
Double Page Spread Deconstructions
Double Page Spreads
The layout of the page is balanced by the large image on the left and the text placed on the right. This automatically improves the appearance of the page and makes the reader comfortable with the feel to it. The right hand side has been split into three sections to follow the rule of thirds. The spread itself follows a colour scheme of black, blue and white which is visually attractive as a large range of colours would not fit together and would alter the balance of the page. The colour scheme contrasts effectively and makes the bold text much easier to read. The main image shows the stereotypical view of teenagers (lazy, laid back) and is anchored by the title 'The Teenagers' which has been placed further towards the right hand side so it is seen after the photo (we read from left to right).
The lights surrounding the spread are similar to those around the mirror in a actors/musicians dressing room, this reinforces the genre of the magazine - music. The page is balanced by the large image on the left and the significant amount of text on the right, allowing the content to be spread evenly. The largest piece of text in the spread is a quote from what 'Davey Havok' has said to grab attention and give the reader a preview of the content. The questions are highlighted in white to differentiate the information, showing who is speaking. Key words have a pink overlay to show their significance on the page.
The large text stating a quote from Lily Allen is distorted, perhaps reflecting her personality as a person or simply in the interview. The text stands out significantly as bold white lettering on top of black filled squares is used - black and white are the two colours that contrast the most. Lily has her hands placed on her hips showing defiance and once again reflecting her attitude. Her clothing and make-up follow the colour scheme of the page - red, white and black so that it appears that she fits there
Flat Plan - Double Page Spread
For my double page spread I have decided I will place the main image on the top left of the page to leave room for my main article and smaller images. I have also done this because it will be the next thing the audience sets their eyes upon after the title and intro giving them a obvious insight into what the spread is about. I plan to add multiple images to the spread to keep the reader interested and to give them something to look at other than just the main picture. Image captions and quotes will be located beneath the smaller pictures to anchor their purpose on the page.
Flat Plan - Contents Page
Monday, 4 February 2013
Flat Plan - Front Cover
For my magazine I will be using a tri-colour scheme that will hopefully consist of white, black and red. I think that these colours contrast effectively and popular magazines like Rolling Stone and NME also use them which tells a bit about what genre/s of music my magazine will cover. The colour red also has connotations of anger and passion which is also associated with the punk/rock/alternative/metal genres. I plan to place my main image in the centre of the page slightly overlapping the masthead as I think this makes the magazine look more professional and draws more attention. I will make sure that my sell lines do not overlap the model's face in my main image and the first one I have placed is to the left just below the masthead as conventionally we read from left to right so it is the third thing the viewer will notice (1st = Main Image, 2nd = Masthead). I will put smaller images to the right hand side of the page which will be anchored by sell lines just below them, giving them a purpose on the page and drawing the reader in. An enigma code has been placed just below the first sell line to entice the viewer and to make them carry on reading the cover and also the magazine itself. The main sell line will relate to the main image or elaborate slightly on the enigma code to tease the audience.
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